The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-20

Organized ls5 Posts in the Department: led its dele
gntion to the first National Encampment, and pre-
sided ut the first Department Eucampment; and
II ~ ~ ponas,,en, tnndsd 10 past
Commander Potts has SO far neglected n courteous
duty not to call attention TO his meritorous sery-
ices and untimely death; therefore
ReSoiuod. That George Harlan Post No. 1872 De-
pariment of Ohio. deplores the sad neglect OF the
Department 10 the memory Of its founder and
father aud that we mourn the loss Of our comrade
as one embodying the cardinal principles Of the
GAR. Fraternity. Charity and Loyalty.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy
20 his mourning family, and that we drape our Post
in mourning for the period OF - days.
ReSotred, That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes OF the Post. copy forwarded TO the
family, published la the Alliance papers and THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, aud that papers of the Depart
ment are respectfully requested 10 copy.
Officers Of George Harlan Post, No 80. Alliance:
Commander. ID. = Bacon; s. " G, J. q. Gibbons;
J. V. g., w. X. Elicit; Adi't. George Haun; q. NJ,
}. $. sedinger; Surg 5. Baker; Chap. g, Decker
q. D.. J. NJ. johnson; %. C., j. q. Seacristi >. NJ,
w. II. Hines; q. NJ. s., NJ. l. Seaerst.
PENNSYLVANIA
The appointment Of Capt John Taylor. OF Phila-
delphia, TO be QuartermasterGeneral 10y Com
mander-in-C Chief Rea meets with universal COM
mendation throughout this Department. and par
ticularly in Philadelphia. Ii is unnecessary TO
comment upon the appointment, as the efficient
services that he has rendered while occupying the
position for several years attest hs fitness for the
At a recent meeting of Meade Post, No. !. Phila-
delphia, resolutions were adopted indorsing Com
mander John A. Wicdersbeim for Department
Commander IL is thought probable that Col. Sell
lers, of this Post who had announced himself ms a
candidate for the same position, will not remain n
candidate
ON Tuesday, Oct. II, the soldiers and sailors
monument was unvailed at Bethlehem with i'm
pressive ceremonies The Mayor of Bethlehem
made the opening address, and Col. A. Wilson
Norris delivered the Grafton. Gov. Beaver assisted
ia the exercises and made few closing remarks.
The monument is located directly opposite the
Moravian Cemetery. All the Posts from the sur
rounding sections participated in the ceremonies.
j. X. Taylor Post, No. ls2, had indirect charge of
the ceremonies, and the magnificent success that
attended the unvaing amply repaid the comrades
of the Post for their arduous duties In the even
ing a Campfire was held in the Opera House. Ad-
dresses were made 10y Department Chaplain Rev.
j. w. Sayers. Col. A. Wilson Norris, Mayor keasey,
Of Easton, and others. Comrades Kay. OF Phila-
delphia. and Collins. of Bethlehem, sang several
comic songs. Comrade Kay's witticisms and origi-
nal sayings kept him constantly before the very
large audience. Considerable regret was mani
Tested at the absence Of several Department officers
On Tuesday evening, Oct. IL, Dupont Corps, No.
20 OF Philadelphia gave n very successful concert
IN the hall of Reynolds Post. No IL On the follow.
ing Friday evening after the muster of Dupont
Post No. "a, TO which the Corps is attached, Mrs.
Bella Simpson, President OF the Corps. presented
the Post with very handsome National flag on
received the colors on the Posts behalf. Remarks
were then made 10y Mrs. Tizzard and Mrs. Nardyz
of the Corps, and by Past Commanders Cooley,
Callahan and Clark OF Post "a. and William Sim
mons, of Post No. 400. Vocal selections were rem
dered by VIM. Ellis and Comnde Clark. Refresh
ments were served after the presentation. Early
in November this Post will remove TO new quar-
tiers at Sixteenth and Ellsworth SITS.
Post No. Ss2. Of Schellsburg bradford Co., Is ar
ranging TO hold "a Campfire at that place shortly.
Past Post Commander John C. Kennedy. of Gen.
Logan Post, No. us. Philadelphia. has been elected
Officer of the Day. vice Vim. h. Morris. resigned.
Posts will shortly he established at Dravosburg,
Allegheny Co, and Burnside, Clarified Co.
Post No. 81 mustered one new recruit, Jos. Han
Ion, of the ll2th Pa, at its last meeting.
VERMONT
The Post at Rutland recently held Campfire.
at which speeches were made by l.. X. Kendall,
Col. ]. H. Goulding, Rev. Il. Widmer. and others.
bountiful repast OF bareback +" and coffee was
pariaken Of at the close Of the exercises.
WEST VIRGINIA.
James G. HarigLt, Amos The comrades OF this
Department are taking great deal of interest in
Grand Army affairs. Ritz Post, No. ~. was mus
tered at Maiden recently with Is charter members.
Dick Balzer Post No. 81. WAS also mustered
within the past few days at White Oak, Mason
County, with about 30 members. IL is claimed
that this will soon be one Of the strongest Posts in
the State. Steps are being taken for n Post at
Maysville, Grant County.
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